Why Toronto does this - to get rid of Bargnani for an expiring contract and a draft pick.Why Brooklyn does this - to get an asset back for a guy who was underwhelming last year. Bargnani would be a good offensive weapon off the bench too.

I'm wondering what the possibilities are for purchasing a draft pick. What about sending straight cash for one of Atlanta's 2 picks (17 and 18)

I think the Raptors already used that cash on the Rudy Gay trade.. teams are only allowed to use a maximum of $3M once per year. The year resets July 1 and by then the draft is over.

We could trade for a drafted player after July 1 for that cash but then the other team would have to pick for us. I'm sure Ujiri will be looking for a deal like that, especially with a small market team where every penny counts.